Most of our jaws dropped in amazement—not in a congratulatory type of way, but almost with disgust. That probably seems weird, but I think because of what we’ve all been through, we have lost faith in the bond of marriage itself. So when we heard of a happy one, we almost felt bad for that kid, thinking that he must be in some sort of denial because his parents can’t be happy....
But this isn’t just media spin: A decade-long study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association last fall also found an inverse relationship between socioeconomic status and dietary quality, meaning the poorer you are, the less healthfully you eat. Not surprising per se, but the the gap is getting wider quickly, partially due to the facts that unprocessed foods are more expensive—the bizarre paradox that the less that goes into food, the more it costs—and that “better nutrition may be a lower priority for economically disadvantaged groups,” as the study noted....
The numbers are crazy, especially when you consider the fact that vitamin E, which is an antioxidant, is kind of a big deal. Inadequate levels are linked to infertility, which might be especially important to twenty- and thirty-somethings who are thinking about having a baby. Your body also needs vitamin E to keep your immune system strong—it helps you avoid a week in flu hell when everyone around you is sniffling, sneezing, and hacking away....
And here it is: the Neat Egg. Laid from organic, GMO-free ground chickpeas and chia seeds (and no weird unpronounceable soy protein stuff, thanks very much), it comes in a sack rather than a shell. It’s a protein- and fiber-packed powder that—when whisked with water—stands in for its liquid chicken counterpart in any recipe where eggs are used as a binder. Translation: Easy-to-make egg-free cookies, quick breads, and pancakes that’ll save you some squawking....
The Free Sample Guy Who Won’t Take No for an Answer You averted eye contact, pretended to be talking on your phone, and he still got you. You win again, sample man. You win again. The Person in the 10-Items-or-Less Line Who Definitely Has at Least 15 Things You see her. She is an adult woman who probably knows how to count. What is she doing in the express line?...
So does that mean you can ignore whether a food also has a non-GMO seal? Not necessarily. Many experts believe all food, whether organic or not, should have a non-GMO label—or more specifically, Non-GMO Project (NGP) seal, the strictest and (arguably) most trusted non-GMO seal in the world. “They scrutinize everything,” says Todd Grinnell, co-founder of This Bar Saves Lives, a recent recipient of the NGP seal. “When I see that seal—now that I’ve gone through the process—I go, ‘Okay....
For the study, researchers asked 16 people to run as hard as they could for six, 4-minute treadmill intervals. The subjects were given either a 1, 2, or 4-minute recovery. Two minutes—or a 2:1 work-to-rest ratio—was the sweet spot, the researchers found. Intensity suffered after only 1 minute of recovery. But resting for 4 minutes didn’t improve speed any more than resting 2 minutes. The 2:1 ratio is enough time to allow for proper recovery, so you can work hard during the next interval—but it’s still short enough to keep your heart rate up for the whole workout, explains lead study author Matt Laurent, PhD, an assistant professor of exercise science in the School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies at Bowling Green State University....
The Harris poll asked: “If you could skip time and live forever in good health at a particular age, what age would you like to live at?” Ten years ago, the average answer was 41. Today, it’s 50. (This isn’t the first time 50 has been fingered as the magic happy age.) Of course, the answer really depends on the person, researchers found. Younger generations want to be older, while their more senior counterparts tend to be more comfortable with their age....
The study, published in the journal Nature, links two common emulsifiers—Polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose (say THAT three times fast)—to obesity and inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. MORE: 10 Foods That Fight Inflammation Researchers from Georgia State University, Cornell University, and Bar Ilan University in Israel, administered the two emulsifiers to mice via drinking water and food. Compared to mice given sodium sulfite—a food additive, but not an emulsifier—those that ingested the Polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose experienced changes in gut microbiota (the community of good germs that keep your stomach and intestines running smoothly)....
I love the salty mix of anchovies and prosciutto in this salad—anchovies often get a bad rap, but they’re actually really delicious, especially when fresh. They’re also rich in essential omega-3s and low in mercury, since they’re low on the food chain. You don’t need many to enjoy their flavor. Trust me on this: Try them once and you’ll never know how you lived without them. MORE: A Healthier Lamb Dish that Everyone will Love Prep Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutesServes 4 1 lb new potatoes, halved 1 Tbsp coconut oil 8 asparagus spears, woody ends removed 8 slices prosciutto, torn into bite-size pieces 1 c cherry tomatoes, halved 3/4 c baby endive 1/2 bulb baby fennel, thinly sliced 10 fresh anchovies 1/2 avocado, sliced 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard...
“The GI tract is always in motion with normal contractions that help food to move in the right direction, and to stay down,” explains Jacqueline Mayo, MD, clinical assistant professor of medicine and assistant attending physician at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. “Nausea is caused by a change in the normal pattern of this motion. For example, you might have faster and more intense contractions of the stomach and esophagus, or a slowdown that doesn’t allow food to empty from the stomach as quickly as it should....
There’s no doubt about it: Duct tape has adhered itself to American hearts. Invented to help the war effort during World War II, duct tape originally went by the moniker “Duck Tape” because of its ability to repel water. Once the war was over, civilians started using the tape in construction. For a while it was used most commonly to hold metal air ducts together, earning the silver-gray adhesive its second (and current) name: duct tape....
Ten years after my diagnosis, I landed in the hospital with my third bowel obstruction in 16 months; my gastroenterologist said I needed an MRI of my abdomen to determine if the years of inflammation and scarring needed surgical repair. Since the beginning, my biggest fear was always the “S” word. Surgery was something I constantly tried to avoid—by swallowing 22 pills a day or giving myself injections and taking steroids to keep symptoms at bay....
As a kid, I loved being outside and playing sports with my friends. Weight wasn’t something I noticed until some of my friends started wearing bikinis during the summer. I felt more comfortable in a one-piece and my tomboy-style clothing. My mom never kept soda or junk food in the house, but whenever I went out I ended up eating super greasy or processed snacks like Doritos. We also ate a lot of pasta because I was a picky eater....
Earlier this year, the United Nations came out with a report calling a class of chemicals—known as endocrine disruptors—a threat to global health. Found in everyday items like perfume and shower curtains, these chemicals are increasingly being linked to global rates of chronic disease and infertility. Just how common are they? Of the roughly 80,000 chemicals used in everyday goods, 1,300 or so are considered endocrine disruptors. To help make explicit just what you’re being exposed to, the nonprofit Environmental Working Group and the Keep a Breast Foundation just released a new “Dirty Dozen” report, a list of endocrine disruptors that highlights the worst of the worst....
[sidebar]If you’ve been slathering on lotion to moisturize . . .Try this: “As Winter comes, the humidity in your home drops,” Dr. Lawrence Samuels, chief of dermatology at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, says. “The air actually pulls moisture from your skin to improve the environment.” To combat this, you’ll want to reach for a moisturizer with a little more weight. Bring back your body butters, like L’Occitane Shea Butter Body Lotion ($30; shopstyle....
Those little blue pills may do more than boost your sex life—they may also boost your man’s heart health. While there has been much buzz in the past about how mixing Viagra with prescription heart medications known as nitrates could trigger a dangerously low drop in blood pressure, a recent study in the journal Circulation sheds light on how an active ingredient in Viagra may help those with another type of heart problem by relaxing hardened cardiac walls....
MORE: The Best Stretches for a Longer, Leaner Body What makes this workout so effective? It strengthens your deepest belly muscles, pulling in your waist like a corset, while lifting your butt, trimming your thighs, and toning your arms. It also whips into shape your perfect-posture muscles, so you’ll stand straighter after a single session. We know it works because we tested the plan on real women. For 25 days, they followed our Ballet Boot Camp Challenge, as well as eating guidelines and recipes recommended by Andrea Nakayama, a functional nutritionist in Portland, OR, and owner of Replenish PDX....
MORE: The Five Biggest Mistakes You’re Making at Breakfast So, in search of a new healthy vessel for stuffing, we came across this recipe from Kevin Curry of FitMenCook. Just bake a sweet potato, scoop out its inside, and drop in some bacon (or not) and an egg. The finished product looks like a work of culinary art—who could resist double-tapping a ‘Gram of that bright orange and golden-yellow combo?...
